Hanoi, Feb. 28 -- Vietnam is deeply concerned about the complicated and escalating conflict in the Middle East, which poses a grave threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability. Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Pham Thu Hang made the statement on February 28 in response to reporters' queries regarding Vietnam's reaction to the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Vietnam calls upon all relevant parties to exercise maximum restraint, immediately cease all escalatory actions, protect civilians and essential infrastructure, and resolve differences by peaceful means in strict accordance with international law, the United Nations Charter, and relevant Uni...